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Archive for “May, 2009”

Two New Things

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Well, I did two new things in Doha today. Not new, as in I had never done them, but new as in I had never done them in Doha. First, I had a burger from McDonald’s. Have to say it pretty much sucked. Very greasy. I guess that isn’t much different that what I remember [...]


Damn It’s Hot

Monday, May 25th, 2009

It was over 47 degrees Centigrade today. That is around 117 degrees for you US people. Damn, it’s hot. The bad thing is that it is still dry out there. Pretty soon the humidity will rise and the heat will be unbearable. I am glad that I get to stay inside for work. I feel [...]


Souper!

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

Forgot to mention that I found some great soup earlier this week. Long time ago I had a friend who worked at an Indian/Middle Eastern restaurant. That place had the greatest Lentil soup that I have ever had. I loved that stuff. I have been searching ever since for something that could come close to [...]


What’s Up?

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

So, I’ve been busy back at work. Seems like things would have slowed up a bit now that the students are off for the summer, but I have been busy getting the equipment list ready for next year. Also been spending some time getting the RED camera up and running. There are a lot of [...]


RED at Work

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Just got the RED One camera up and running at work. I just shot a little test footage, so that I could have something to work with. I am already impressed with the look of the files. It was relatively easy to get things up and running, both with the camera and in post. I [...]


Kickstarter

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

I’ve written about Lindsey‘s zine and podcast, You Are Among Friends, before. She describes it as “aimed at girls 10-30, with the goal of empowerment through advice, education and encouragement regarding everything from school to sex, credit cards and heartbreak to living a life of wonder (and not being afraid to peek below one’s own [...]